Weather Alert We have a fairly broad system tracking towards us. There is talk of us getting over 200mm of rain in the next 24 hours - Issued at 12:13 pm Thursday, 11 December 2014. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area northeast of Warwick, the area north of Warwick and Killarney. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect the area south of Toowoomba, the area northwest of Toowoomba and Oakey by 12:50 pm and Boonah, Toowoomba and the area southwest of Dalby by 1:20 pm. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 1:15 pm.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 02:45:50 +0000
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